ShreddinHood Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 Hi all, I'm new to this site, as I'm new to climbing as well. I'm planning to climb St. Helens on sunday with a friend, and was wondering is it possible to snowboard down at this time of year? I've been looking into current conditions sites and what not but can't seem to find anything definitive. Quote
Water Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 just a guess but I'd say yes, if you do not mind carrying it down lower for a while. Quote
Seamstress Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 The boarding will be excellent. The snow should be gone below 4,000'. It gets flat there anyway. Quote
ShreddinHood Posted June 15, 2012 Author Posted June 15, 2012 Thanks for the input! Looks like they're calling for possible showers on sunday. Will that effect avalanche danger? Quote
Seamstress Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 No. The route is well consolidated. The freezing level will be higher than the summit all weekend. The snow may be wet and mushy, and you may choose to stick to the exposed rocks for much of the climb up. Quote
Seamstress Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 Saw a TR - sounds like many had a great day. Quote
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